Coaching Rhythmic Gymnastics Quiz

Coaching Special Olympics athletes is rewarding and makes use of the experience and knowledge coaches already have. In all sports, there are special rules and adaptions that make participation fairer, safer and more competitive for athletes of all abilities. The quiz below highlights aspects of Special Olympics rhythmic gymnastics that coaches and officials should know about. Test your knowledge!

About This Quiz

The Special Olympics Sports Department has developed this quiz to be a low-pressure way for people to test their knowledge of this Special Olympics sport. Every question has a single correct answer; if you select an incorrect answer, you know immediately and can choose again.As a result, everyone who takes a quiz instantly knows the correct answer to every question. The questions are drawn from information given on the Rhythmic Gymnastics coaching page. It would be a great idea to check it out plus other resources on the Sports and Games page.

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1) During all Special Olympics rhythmic gymnastics competitions, __________________ rules shall be employed, except when they are in conflict with the Official Special Olympics Sports Rules for Rhythmic Gymnastics or Article I.

International Olympics Committee (IOC)

Federation Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG)

The Society of Artistic Gymnastics (SAG)

2) Official Special Olympics rhythmic gymnastics events do NOT include what level of competition?

Level A: male and female athletes

Level B: male and female athletes

Level B: female athletes

Level 1: female athletes

Level 2: female athletes

Level 3: female athletes

Level 4: female athletes

Group routines

3) Athletes must compete in the same level in all chosen individual rhythmic gymnastic events.

True

False

4) Permitted equipment in official Special Olympics rhythmic gymnastics events does NOT include:

Synthetic or hemp ropes

Wood or plastic hoops

Rubber or synthetic balls

Wood or synthetic clubs

Satin ribbons with a stick

Aerial satin ribbons

5) Female athletes who have tested positive for Atlanto-axial subluxation may not participate in rhythmic gymnastics events.

True

False

6) In official Special Olympics rhythmic gymnastics competitions, athletes may compete in all of the events (“all around”) or a select number of events (“specialists”).

True

False

7) Coaches are not allowed to provide any assistance to athletes (such as providing clapping cues) during rhythmic gymnastics competitions.

True

False

8) During official Special Olympics rhythmic gymnastics competitions, athletes will not be deducted points if they forget to present themselves to the head judge before entering the exercise boundary.

True

False

9) During official Special Olympics rhythmic gymnastics competitions, coaches are allowed to assist athletes during routines, although the athlete will incur deductions.